Top Down Sprite Maker v1.2.0

Update Summary

• Full changelog: v1.1.0...v1.2.0
• Blog post

General

Added:

• Added scripting API
• Sprite styles are now stored in archives; can be uploaded and distributed
• Added JSON data for style ID, customization layers, and configuration data
• Load a sprite into TDSM by uploading a JSON file
• Added hidden program settings
• Added startup messages that highlight new features if the program is opened for the first time since an update that introduced them
• Added help menus with guides and additional resources

Removed:

• Removed "Hokkaido" sprite style; now available as free download
• Removed "Kyushu" sprite style; now available as free download

Scripting API

Added:

• Added scripting API; not yet documented

Top Down Sprite Maker v1.1.0

Update Summary

• Full changelog: v1.0.0...v1.1.0
• Blog post

General

Added:

• Style-specific settings
• Color replacement menu

Changed:

• New build and distribution pipeline produces dedicated Windows, macOS, and Linux builds that are significantly smaller than the old Windows installer
• Optimized sprite assembly pipeline

Hokkaido

Added:

• Added animations: Run, Surf, Swim
• Added settings:
  • Quantize to GBA colors
  • Warn if sprite contains more than 15 non-transparent colors
• Added customization options

Changed:

• Renamed "Pokemon Trainer [Gen 4]" style to "Hokkaido"
• Separated "Headwear" and "Hairstyle" options onto multiple layers

Kyushu

Added:

• Added "Kyushu" sprite style

Top Down Sprite Maker v1.0.0

Initial release of Top Down Sprite Maker.

Actually released on February 21, 2025